When to Apply to UBC/Chances

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Applications open up in 1-2 days for UBC. I am an international student studying in the American curriculum. I finished 11th grade and going into 12th grade.

I am applying in Computer Science (double degree with mathematics). From the Req page: http://you.ubc.ca/admissions/international-highschools/american-curricula/.

I have already taken PreCal, AP Calc(AB + BC - online), Chem 11, AP Physics I during 10th-11th grade. GPA - 4.0 in ALL of those.

12th grade - Will take AP Comp Sci A, AP Chem, AP Physics II, Eng 12.

ACT + Writ = 25, SAT Math Level II = 770.

AP Calc AB - 5.

QUESTIONS:

(1) At what time of the year should I apply, October, November?
(2) Is it wise to drop AP Physics II, and take AP Statistics instead?
(3) Should I retake SAT/ACT?

Thanks!

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Bump?

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Have you applied yet? I have and I think I am going to submit my academics before January 11, 2016 for initial admission evaluations (kinda shy though, coz I really wanted to retake the SAT exam on jan 24…)

I think you have a GREAT chance. You’ll get in most likely, unless your personal profile is trash. Good luck!

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Hi @timalove .

I have already applied, I applied Dec 8 actually.

I took the ACT and scored a 28, which I believe is a high enough score.

ACT Comp - 28, Math - 35, Sci - 28, Eng - 26, Rea - 24.

Take the ACT instead of the SAT, you’ll score higher for sure.

Wha are your stats BTW?

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Oh wow, your stats kinda make me feel bad lol.

I took the SAT exam and scored a 1730 ( bleh ) buuuuuuuut I contacted the international admissions office and was told I can update my scores until March 15 :] So I registered for Jan 23 SAT and plan on taking the ACT in February.

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Don’t worry, I’m pretty sure your stats are also be great! I hope you get in!

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Thank you and good luck!

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I got offered admission today! yay! with my stats being 1730 SAT; Junior gpa 4.1; Senior gpa 4.2

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@Ahmed27 I got offered admission today! yay! with my stats being 1730 SAT; Junior gpa 4.1; Senior gpa 4.2

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@timalove, wow that is amazing! I am still waiting… Which program/specialization did you get accepted to? Eg Bsc or BA or something?

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@Amad27 I applied for a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree.